A. J. Alexy Explained

A. J. Alexy
Team:Lancaster Stormers
Number:31
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:21 April 1998
Birth Place:Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:August 30
Debutyear:2021
Debutteam:Texas Rangers
Statleague:MLB
Statyear:2022 season
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:4–2
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:6.30
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:23
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Adam John Alexy (born April 21, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Lancaster Stormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers.

Amateur career

Alexy attended Twin Valley High School in Elverson, Pennsylvania.[1] He committed to play college baseball at Radford University. During his senior season at Twin Valley, Alexy went 9 innings in which he threw 164 pitches, leading his team to a 2–1 win.[2] Alexy was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 11th round of the 2016 MLB draft,[3] and signed with them for a $600,000 signing bonus,[4] forgoing his commitment to Radford.

Professional career

Los Angeles Dodgers

After signing, Alexy was assigned to the Arizona League Dodgers to make his professional debut; in innings pitched for them, he posted a 1–0 record and a 4.61 ERA. He began the 2017 season with the Great Lakes Loons.[5]

Texas Rangers

On July 31, 2017, the Dodgers traded Alexy, along with Willie Calhoun and Brendon Davis, to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Yu Darvish.[6] [7] The Rangers assigned him to the Hickory Crawdads, where he finished the season. In 19 starts for Great Lakes he was 2–6 with a 3.97 ERA, striking out 86 in innings, and in five starts for Hickory he was 1–1 with a 3.05 ERA.[8] [9] He spent 2018 with Hickory, going 6–8 with a 3.58 ERA and 138 strikeouts over 108 innings.[10] [9] Alexy was assigned to the Down East Wood Ducks of the High–A Carolina League for the 2019 season,[11] going 0–3 with a 5.12 ERA in innings. He suffered a strained Latissimus dorsi muscle in his back during a game on May 1 and received a platelet rich plasma injection as part of his rehab process.[12] Alexy missed the rest of the 2019 season due to the lat injury.[13] Following the 2019 season, Alexy played for the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League.[14] Alexy did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On November 20, 2020, Alexy was added to the Rangers 40-man roster.[15] Alexy opened the 2021 season with the Frisco RoughRiders of the Double-A Central league.[16] After going 3–1 with a 1.61 ERA and 57 strikeouts over innings for Frisco, he was promoted to the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A West on August 3.[17] [18]

On August 30, 2021, Alexy was promoted to the active roster to make his MLB debut that night versus the Colorado Rockies.[19] In his debut, he recorded the win while throwing five scoreless innings with four strikeouts.[20] [21] Over five games for Texas in 2021, Alexy posted a 3–1 record with a 4.70 ERA and 17 strikeouts over 23 innings.[22] With Round Rock in 2022, he went 6–6 with a 5.91 ERA over 96 innings. With Texas, he went 1–1 with a 11.57 ERA over 7 innings.

On December 9, 2022, Alexy was designated for assignment by the Rangers.[23]

Chicago White Sox

On December 13, 2022, Alexy was claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals.[24] Alexy was designated for assignment on January 4, 2023, after the signing of Dominic Smith was made official.[25]

On January 10, 2023, Alexy was traded to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league right-hander Cristian Jimenez.[26] On January 23, Alexy was designated for assignment by Minnesota following the acquisition of Michael A. Taylor.[27]

On January 30, 2023, Alexy was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.[28] Alexy was optioned to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights to begin the 2023 season.[29] Alexy struggled to an ugly 15.30 ERA and 10:18 K:BB in 4 appearances with Charlotte. On April 28, Alexy was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple-A.[30] He was released on July 1, after remaining struggles left him at an 0–3 record and 12.00 ERA.[31]

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On August 8, 2023, Alexy signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[32] In 6 appearances, he struggled to an 11.81 ERA with 8 strikeouts in innnings pitched. On August 15, Alexy was released by the Blue Crabs.[33]

Minnesota Twins

On December 19, 2023, Alexy signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.[34] He pitched to a 7.94 ERA with 16 strikeouts over 7 games for the Double-A Wichita Wind Surge. On May 18, 2024, the Twins organization released Alexy.[35]

Kansas City Monarchs

On June 7, 2024, Alexy signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[36] In 20 appearances for Kansas City, he worked to a 6.26 ERA with 29 strikeouts and 3 saves across 23 innings pitched. On August 7, Alexy was released by the Monarchs.[37]

Lancaster Stormers

On August 13, 2024, Alexy signed with the Lancaster Stormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[38]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Twin Valley coach still haunted by not pulling his pitcher. Rich Scarcella. Reading Eagle. April 4, 2017. October 9, 2019.
  2. Web site: Pa. pitcher hurls 164 pitches in nine-inning win. Cam Smith. USA Today. February 25, 2018. May 9, 2016.
  3. Web site: LA drafts Alexy, known for 164-pitch start. MLB.com. Ken Gurnick. June 11, 2016. February 25, 2018.
  4. Web site: A.J. Alexy, Dodgers reach deal for $600,000. Staff Report. Reading Eagle. June 25, 2016. October 9, 2019.
  5. Web site: Dodgers prospect A.J. Alexy continues Loons shutout string. Hugh Bernreuter. MLive.com. April 26, 2017. October 9, 2019.
  6. Web site: Dodgers get Yu, relief, dazzle at Deadline. MLB.com. Ken Gurnick. July 31, 2017. October 9, 2019.
  7. Web site: Yu Darvish Traded to Dodgers from Rangers for Willie Calhoun, A.J. Alexy, More. Joseph Zucker. Bleacher Report. July 31, 2017. October 9, 2019.
  8. Web site: Swarmer, Alexy enjoy second seasons in pro baseball. Darryl Grumling. The Berks-Mont News. September 8, 2017. October 9, 2019.
  9. Web site: A.J. Alexy Stats, Highlights, Bio. MiLB.com. February 25, 2018.
  10. Web site: Crawdads' Alexy holds Intimidators hitless. Rob Terranova. MiLB.com. June 8, 2018. October 9, 2019.
  11. Web site: Wood Ducks Announce 2019 Roster. Matt Present. MiLB.com. March 27, 2019. March 27, 2019.
  12. News: Rough season for Rangers' minor leagues continues as SS Chris Seise, RHP A.J. Alexy suffer significant injuries. Evan Grant. The Dallas Morning News. May 9, 2019. May 9, 2019.
  13. News: Why haven't the Rangers developed more starting pitching? It's complicated. Evan Grant. The Dallas Morning News. September 7, 2019. September 11, 2019.
  14. Web site: Scouting top prospects in the AFL and instructional league. Keith Law. ESPN.com. October 14, 2019. October 15, 2019.
  15. Web site: Rangers select contracts of RHPs A.J. Alexy and Yerry Rodriguez, C David Garcia to Major League roster. MLB.com. November 20, 2020. December 17, 2020.
  16. Web site: Where will Rangers' top prospects begin '21?. Kennedi Landry. MLB.com. April 30, 2021. May 8, 2021.
  17. Web site: Trio of Top Texas Rangers Prospects Join Round Rock Express. 2021-08-06. MiLB.com. en.
  18. Web site: Lyttle. Kevin. August 18, 2021. Round Rock's A.J. Alexy enjoying breakout minor league season for Rangers organization. live. August 29, 2021. Austin American-Statesman. https://web.archive.org/web/20210829120125/https://www.statesman.com/story/sports/pro/2021/08/18/round-rock-express-alexy-enjoying-breakout-minor-league-season/8180328002/ . August 29, 2021 .
  19. Web site: Scarcella. Rich. August 29, 2021. Twin Valley product A.J. Alexy set to make MLB debut for Texas. live. August 29, 2021. Reading Eagle. https://web.archive.org/web/20210829235547/https://www.readingeagle.com/2021/08/29/twin-valley-product-a-j-alexy-set-to-make-mlb-debut-for-texas/ . August 29, 2021 .
  20. Web site: Wilson. Jeff. August 30, 2021. Excellent Alexy! Another Rangers rookie dazzled on the mound as Texas defeated Rockies. live. 2021-08-31. The Dallas Morning News. https://web.archive.org/web/20210831030921/https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2021/08/30/aj-alexy-continues-run-of-rangers-rookie-pitchers-excelling-in-mlb-debuts-as-texas-beats-colorado/ . August 31, 2021 .
  21. Web site: Weaver. Levi. August 30, 2021. A.J. Alexy's stellar debut is the latest sign of life in the Rangers' rebuild. live. August 31, 2021. The Athletic. https://web.archive.org/web/20210831054740/https://theathletic.com/2799412/2021/08/31/a-j-alexys-stellar-debut-is-the-latest-sign-of-life-in-the-rangers-rebuild/ . August 31, 2021 .
  22. Web site: Weaver. Levi. October 4, 2021. Grading the 2021 Texas Rangers: Pitchers edition. live. 2021-10-05. The Athletic. https://web.archive.org/web/20211004221345/https://theathletic.com/2863303/2021/10/04/grading-the-2021-texas-rangers-pitchers-edition/ . October 4, 2021 .
  23. Web site: Rangers sign free agent LHP Andrew Heaney to two-year contract covering 2023-24 seasons . 2022-12-13 . MLB.com.
  24. Web site: SportsDay . Staff . 2022-12-13 . RHP A.J. Alexy acquired by Nationals on waiver claim . 2022-12-13 . The Dallas Morning News.
  25. Web site: Washington Nationals agree to terms with first baseman Dominic Smith. 2023-01-04. mlb.com. en.
  26. Web site: Twins' A.J. Alexy: Headed for Minnesota. 2023-01-10. cbssports.com. en.
  27. Web site: Twins A.J. Alexy: Booted off 40-man roster. 2023-01-23. cbssports.com. en.
  28. Web site: White Sox' A.J. Alexy: Claimed by South Siders off waivers. 2023-01-30. cbssports.com. en.
  29. Web site: White Sox's A.J. Alexy: Optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. 2023-03-22. cbssports.com. March 20, 2023 . en.
  30. Web site: White Sox's A.J. Alexy: Sent outright to Triple-A. 2023-04-28. cbssports.com. en.
  31. Web site: Transactions .
  32. Web site: Blue Crabs Bolster Roster with Former Ranger A.J. Alexy and Jimmy Kerrigan. August 10, 2023. southernmarylandchronicle.com. August 9, 2023 . en.
  33. Web site: Transactions – Atlantic League Pro Baseball .
  34. Web site: Twins Sign A.J. Alexy to Minor League Deal . December 23, 2023 .
  35. Web site: Transactions .
  36. Web site: 2024 Transactions. June 7, 2024. aabaseball.com. en.
  37. Web site: 2024 Transactions. August 8, 2024. aabaseball.com. en.
  38. Web site: Transactions. August 13, 2024. baseball.pointstreak.com. en.

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